I always thought the organic compounds released from various synthetic materials were far more dangerous than the micro-particles. I know the focus is on various life forms that ingest the micro-particles so I guess it's good we don't eat the sand. Also good to know that the standard backpacking filter should remove the micro-particles. They typically use a 1.5 micro filter to recover particles for study so the minimum 0.4 micron standard for drinking water should be good. Interesting how Lake Superior fared compared to other places although I'd be more concerned about the pollution from mine tailing runoff (mercury, arsenic, asbestos, etc.).

I always thought the organic compounds released from various synthetic materials were far more dangerous than the micro-particles. I know the focus is on various life forms that ingest the micro-particles so I guess it's good we don't eat the sand. Also good to know that the standard backpacking filter should remove the micro-particles. They typically use a 1.5 micro filter to recover particles for study so the minimum 0.4 micron standard for drinking water should be good. Interesting how Lake Superior fared compared to other places although I'd be more concerned about the pollution from mine tailing runoff (mercury, arsenic, asbestos, etc.).

I still have fleece that I wear, but I'm trying to wear it less (and wash it less) and have been trying to acquire wool to fill void. It's just a drop in the bucket, but it's something I guess. At least I feel a little better.